Description

Ignite the Warmth Society is a registered non-profit organization aiming to bring awareness to the issues of homelessness and poverty in the Lower Mainland through three main fronts: facilitate, educate, and communicate.

Their goal is to explore how youth and community members can engage in a conversation to eliminate some of the prejudice and stigma surrounding issues confronted by those living in destitute.

Through their annual blanket distribution every December, they provide a tangible solution to the cold temperatures by providing warm care packages to some Downtown Eastside residents. However, they understand that blankets may not be a permanent solution to a complex issue. Rather, they view blankets as a medium to initiate a conversation — a conversation to better understand the needs and issues of a community through their lens, rather than making assumptions. Through these blankets they hope to tell the stories of those often neglected by society and to provide a voice for those unheard.

Help Ignite the Warmth today with a donation of a Kanata blanket marked at 50% off.

Product Descriptions

The Tek Explorer is a water-resistant blanket with a PVC-coated exterior in strong and durable ripstop and Kanata fleece interior. It rolls up and has a rubber carry handle. 45″ x 58″, 100% polyester.

The Plushera™ is a heavyweight blanket that is also the softest blanket we carry. Comes in a larger size, 60″ x 70″. 100% polyester.

The Soft Touch Velura™ is a soft, medium-weight blanket that comes in two sizes: 50″ x 60″ and 60″ x 70″. 100% polyester.